Ideas Exchange: Crafting a Compelling Performance Narrative and Practical Insights
Ideas Exchange: Crafting a Performance Narrative with Practical Insights
In an era of increased accountability and transparency, government departments must master the art of creating compelling performance narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. This session offers practical insights into developing narratives that not only showcase achievements but also inspire trust and engagement.
Join experienced officers from Grosvenor, the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, the Department of Finance, and others as they share insights on:
- Using evidence-based case studies to transform raw data into meaningful stories that highlight impact and align with strategic objectives.
- Beyond data analysis and visualisation, we will discuss how to build performance reporting team capability in genuine stakeholder engagement and advanced narrative techniques.
- Strategies to foster collaboration, craft clear and persuasive messages, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- How does it all transpire and work in the real world, if at all
Participants will leave equipped with actionable tips and strategies to lead their teams in creating compelling narratives that communicate value, guide decision-making, and strengthen connections with stakeholders
What's in it for you?
Hear from industry leaders and gain practical tools and real-world insights to craft performance narratives that build trust, convey value, and foster stronger stakeholder connections.
Speaker Highlights
Evie Cuthbertson, Senior Manager, Grosvenor Performance Group
Evie brings over 20 years of consulting experience in the public sector, with a strong focus on monitoring and evaluation and corporate-level performance measurement. She has supported a range of Commonwealth agencies in developing authentic and PGPA Act-aligned corporate performance measurement frameworks. Her expertise has benefited organisations such as the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the National Indigenous Australians Agency, the Treasury, the National Capital Authority and the Royal Australian Mint. As a practised facilitator, Evie has played a vital role in supporting agencies on the Commonwealth Performance Framework's corporate planning side, including designing and delivering strategic planning workshops and collaborating closely with agency executives to provide actionable outcomes.
Tara Stellati, Director | Governance, Planning and Performance, Department of Finance
Tara is the Director of Governance, Planning and Performance at the Department of Finance. She has over 12 years of experience in public sector roles, specialising in corporate governance and performance reporting positions. Tara has managed the development of crucial performance frameworks and corporate publications across various agencies. Tara provides strategic advice to senior executives and governance committees to enhance transparency and accountability in performance reporting.
Tara specialises in establishing holistic enterprise performance frameworks and undertakes strategic reviews of performance measures to ensure alignment with the governance and accountability requirements. Tara holds qualifications in strategy and security, international studies, and psychology.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for governance and risk management professionals across all sectors and industries. It is particularly suited to those involved in performance reporting, strategic planning, or stakeholder engagement within government departments and agencies, including:
- Policy and program managers
- Performance reporting and evaluation teams
- Communications and stakeholder engagement professionals
- Senior leaders and decision-makers responsible for driving transparency and accountability
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